Interim HR Change Advisor

• Our client, a leading University, has a requirement for an experienced HR Change Manager. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing employee relations and supporting the integration of the Professional Services Directorates following the merger. The role involves working closely with Professional Service Directors and the Change Support Unit to design, implement, and monitor change initiatives that ensure a smooth transition and alignment with the University’s strategic goals.

  The postholder will be responsible for supporting Directors and other senior managers with the development of change proposals, acting as HR lead for the consultation process, and ensuring that employee relations and organisational needs are addressed in line with HR best practice and legal compliance, with a focus on the wellbeing of staff.

  Responsibilities
  
  Provide accurate and timely HR advice that is fully compliant with current employment legislation, University policies & procedures and best practice standards.
  
  Actively consider the impact of HR decisions on HR service delivery and Directorate outcomes.
  
  Deliver HR services and advice that are responsive to the Director’s needs, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and professionalism.
  
  Actively seek feedback and adapt approaches to enhance the experience of managers, staff, and other key partners.
  
  Prioritise and manage multiple change management projects to meet deadlines and organisational Professional Services Target Operating Model principles.
  
  Work with the Change Support Unit to develop structured plans for change initiatives, outlining clear objectives, milestones, and deliverables. Ensuring timelines are realistic and monitored, and risks are identified and mitigated.
  
  Apply prioritisation frameworks/mechanisms to sequence tasks.
  
  Maintain up to date documentation (plans, consultation documents, consultation schedules and comms materials) using agreed version control and shared repositories to ensure a single source of truth.

  Qualifications
  
  Professionally qualified – Level 5 membership of the CIPD or broad-based business qualification and/or practical HR experience.

  Required Skills
  
  Proven experience in employee relations, leading change and project management activities preferably within a complex, unionised environment or post-merger integration setting. HE sector desirable

  Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing change proposals in accordance with defined principles and parameters preferably within a complex, unionised environment or post-merger integration setting. HE sector desirable

  Experience in managing employee consultations, leading collective consultation processes, and advising on employment law and HR best practices.

For more information, please contact stephen.hoban@veredus.co.uk or 07713 788 264 or apply below